BDA Benevolent Fund

Meet Laura, our CEO, at the BDIA Dental showcase on the 14th and 15th of March. We'll be on stand C58. Book your free place here:  https://lnkd.in/ek26qaua #CharityForAllDentists #Dentistry #UKDentalStudent #BDIADentalShowcase

Giving back to the profession is an important part of Dr Derek Manson's life as a dentist, practising Christian and Trustee of the BDA Benevolent Fund. In this article, he shares with us his thoughts on how faith shapes his daily actions and the importance of the Easter message. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJ-sRN-c #EasterReflections #CommunityMatters #CharityForAllDentists

#UKDentalStudents, if you're about to have some time out over the Easter break, why not look at the range of support we can offer you? One of the biggest causes of concern for students is their financial and emotional wellbeing. Visit our website : https://lnkd.in/dzzjTzn9 to find out how to access: 📈Budgeting and planning tools 🗣️ Counselling 🤳🏼Application for grant funding 📳 Health and wellbeing resources #CharityForAllDentists #Dentistry #UKDentalStudent

The Christian Dental Fellowship UK (CDF) is an interdenominational association of Christians working in dentistry. Their website has several resources, including bible reflections for the Lent period. Here's a bible reflection for the 6th Sunday in Lent. Gethsemane: Mark 14:32–42 https://lnkd.in/e74_XRmc #Christianity #Dentistry #Faith #BibleReflections #Lent #SpiritualGrowth

If you have some time, take a look at the Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team guide over Easter and let us know which sections have helped you the most. Download the guide for free: https://lnkd.in/gW4d6Dw #StressAwarenessMonth #CharityForAllDentists #Dentistry #UKDentalStudent  #LeadWithLove

This year’s theme for Stress Awareness Month is #LeadWithLove. The idea is that we approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, and that by choosing love, we can spark powerful waves of positivity that ripple outwards. Join in with stress awareness month by taking a positive action toward better mental health by leading with love. To help you, you can find resources to support your wellbeing on our website:  Go to: https://lnkd.in/dYFduCYh • Online Wellbeing Portal Link • Mindfulness Meditation • How Mindfulness Can Benefit Your Relationships • All wellbeing resources You can find access details for the free online wellbeing portal in the comments. #StressAwarenessMonth #Stress #WorkplaceStress #LeadWithLove

On World Health Day, we celebrate the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. This year, its focus is on maternal health, with a theme of "Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures." WHO and its partners aim to provide valuable insights to promote healthy pregnancies, safe births, and improved postnatal care. For dental professionals planning to start a family, we encourage you to explore the support we offer. The Wisdom health portal, accessible via our website, features a range of articles on topics such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility, the perinatal period, and dealing with baby loss. To find out more about the initiatives for this year's World Health Day, visit the WHO campaign page: https://lnkd.in/d8nVsj82 Here's to healthier beginnings and hopeful futures. #WorldHealthDay #MaternalHealth #HealthyBeginnings #SafeBirths #PostnatalCare #FamilyPlanning #CharityForAllDentists

Sharing another useful guide for dentists developed by The National Autistic Society  Dental care and autism:  https://lnkd.in/eb6ruxdH #WAAD #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptanceWeek

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. This year’s discussion explores the role of neurodiversity in shaping policies that promote accessibility, equality, and innovation across multiple sectors. It will focus on inclusive healthcare, quality education, workplace accessibility, reducing inequalities, and designing autism-friendly cities and communities. Find out more information and sign up for today's event here: https://lnkd.in/eg5HcX9 The 2025 WAAD event is organized by the Institute of Neurodiversity (ION), with the support of the United Nations Department of Global Communications. #WAAD #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptanceWeek

Sharing some useful information this week, developed by The National Autistic Society  Here's how you can make your dental practice more autism friendly: https://lnkd.in/e_zvp8hs #WAAD #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptanceWeek